PICS: Sky F1 pundit team thrill Irish F1 fans with exclusive event
Formula 1 fans were out in force this week as the Sky Sports F1 pundit team were in town for a special event ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
Fan favourites Bernie Collins, David 'Crofty' Crofy and Simon Lazenby joined Irish F1 fans in The Leinster Hotel on April 24, and took part in a panel hosted by Conor Moore, and a Q&A session with those in attendance.
From chatting about their fond memories of Eddie Jordan, to the importance of gear boxes, and who they think is going to win the 2025 Drivers Championship, the trio were in flying form and delighted the audience with their tales. David Croft, Bernie Collins and Simon Lazenby at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Ireland's own Bernie Collins at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Conor Moore at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Carl Mullan at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy David Fitzpatrick and Terrie McEvoy at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Benny Bracken at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Rebecca Handley and Megan O'Connor at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Cara Louise McAllister at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Andy Asco, Kyman Power and Ben Gavin at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Tolü Makay at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Donegal Daddy at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Michael Hingston and Sinead Hingston Green at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Paul Ryder at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Marty Hernandez at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Daniel Humphreys and Rebecca Nolan at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Daragh Curran and Adrian Martin at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Nadia El Ferdaoussi at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy The Godfrey Twins at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Bill Oshafi at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Simon Lazenby, Bernie Collins and David Croft at the Sky Sports Formula 1 lunch at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy
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